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ARTS’ Summer Camp registration opens soon
ARTS’ Summer Camp registration opens soon
Arts for Rural Texas is committed to providing art experiences and art education to the children of rural Texas throughout the year. ARTS’ Summer Camps provide a creative space for young artists to learn and play. Each camp offers a fun and interactive curriculum where students can learn many different art forms, such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, quilting, felting, movie making, performing arts, music, and much more. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus PTO exec nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
Columbus PTO exec nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
Columbus Elementary School PTO Vice President, Mandi Kulhanek, has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2023-24 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S GROUP HOSTS EVENT FOR RICE HIGH SCHOOL
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S GROUP HOSTS EVENT FOR RICE HIGH SCHOOL
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S GROUP HOSTS EVENT FOR RICE HIGH SCHOOL 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
EAGLE LAKE NOON LIONS HOST BUSINESS OWNER OF NEW LOCATION
EAGLE LAKE NOON LIONS HOST BUSINESS OWNER OF NEW LOCATION
During the Thursday, Feb. 29 meeting of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club, member, Rev. Margarita Arroyo welcomed guest speaker, Bret Cappleman, owner of the new Apple Ace Lumber at 200 Glen Flora Road in Eagle Lake. Cappleman invited the Lions and the community to visit the store for their Grand Opening celebration on March 1 and March 2. The entire store has been enlarged and renewed and stocked with a boutique as well as a large variety of hardware, tools, lumber and services such as glass and key cutting. Pictured are Rev. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Leyco Real Estate donates time to Habitat for Humanity
Leyco Real Estate donates time to Habitat for Humanity
Leyco Real Estate Company came out to help install insulation at Colorado County Habitat for Humanity’s 30th Home. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Spring Break arrives for the Weimar Public Library
Spring Break arrives for the Weimar Public Library
Spring Break is here for Weimar schools, meaning the Weimar Library has plenty to do for students and families with a little more time on their hands. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Most LCRA agricultural customers will go without Highland Lakes water in 2024
Most LCRA agricultural customers will go without Highland Lakes water in 2024
Ongoing severe drought continues to impact region’s water supply reservoirs As the region continues to deal with the effects of a severe drought, the Lower Colorado River Authority has determined no water from the Highland Lakes will be available for most LCRA agricultural customers in Colorado, Wharton and Matagorda counties in 2024. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Stafford Opera House decorated as part of renovation process
Stafford Opera House decorated as part of renovation process
03/06/2024 12:00 AM
FFA Show and Sale Parade
FFA Show and Sale Parade
Columbus celebrates prior to premier local FFA competition 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Man with connection to missing child case arrested
Man with connection to missing child case arrested
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Police Department potentially took a stand against child trafficking in Colorado County as they successfully arrested a man allegedly connected with the disappearance of a 12-year-old girl in Missouri City the week prior. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Murder trial comes to a close
Murder trial comes to a close
Sentencing next 03/06/2024 12:00 AM    1
Lindemann wins primary for sheriff’s post
Lindemann wins primary for sheriff’s post
There will be a new sheriff in town after the results of the 2024 primary elections on Tuesday, March 5 as Justin Lindemann took the voting majority during the election. The Colorado County Elections Office released the unofficial results of the joint primaries at around 10 p.m. that night. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Lindemann wins primary for sheriff’s post, other contested election results
Lindemann wins primary for sheriff’s post, other contested election results
03/05/2024 10:16 PM
2023-2024 Columbus FFA Officers
2023-2024 Columbus FFA Officers
03/01/2024 05:22 PM
Mr. FFA
Mr. FFA
Javier Mendoza is the son of Laura Lozano and Ines Mendoza. He has been an active FFA member all four years of high school and has had the privilege to hold a variety of offices throughout his service.   03/01/2024 05:20 PM
Miss FFA
Miss FFA
Alley Fitzgerald is the daughter of Brian and Rashelle Fitzgerald. She has been an active member of the Columbus FFA Chapter throughout her high school career and has dabbled in a wide array of activities within the organization. She previously served as the Chapter Secretary and currently serves as the Chapter President as well as Area XI President.   03/01/2024 05:20 PM
Missing child located in Columbus
Missing child located in Columbus
03/01/2024 02:51 PM
Deadline approaches for USDA safety net programs
Deadline approaches for USDA safety net programs
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, 2024, to revise elections and sign contracts. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
State gas prices fall over last week, according to GasBuddy
State gas prices fall over last week, according to GasBuddy
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 9.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.79/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 4.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 7.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.6 cents in the last week and stands at $4.06 per gallon. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
DPS honors achievements and bravery
DPS honors achievements and bravery
AUSTIN – The Texas Public Safety Commission, along with Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw, presented two William P. Clements Excellence Awards along with several Lifesaving Awards, a Director’s Award and one Unit Citation, at the PSC meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the DPS Headquarters in Austin. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Message from the FFA president
Message from the FFA president
Our 2023-2024 Columbus FFA Show is right around the corner! FFA members in all grade levels have been working hard year-round to develop proficiency in their projects and showmanship in order to ultimately ensure a prosperous sale. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
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